Prospect Park, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19076
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,525
- 3,374/sq mi High-density area
- $64,231
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prospect Park pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,374
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19076 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19076 (Prospect Park, PA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.4 in 2023 to 269.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19076 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prospect Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,525 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 3,374 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19076 reports a modest median household income of $64,231 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,674. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,000 (7% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,183; 58.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 19076 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prospect Park, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19076.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19076, Prospect Park, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,525
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
3,374
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19076?
33.7
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,231
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$40,674
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19076 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Prospect Park, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,231 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,688housing units
2,688
Total Housing Units
2,514
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,000
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,183
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19076 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 188 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 217 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 242 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 262 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 270 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 19076, employing approximately 1,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,053,000.
115
Businesses
1,108
Employees
$50.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 19 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19076 vs 19074 →
ZIP 19076 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
23,360 residents
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
12,942 residents
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 19033 7,777
Folsom (19033)
7,777 residents
- 19070 7,277
Morton (19070)
7,277 residents
- 19032 6,606
Folcroft (19032)
6,606 residents
- 19076 6,525
Prospect Park (19076)
6,525 residents
- 19074 5,890
Norwood (19074)
5,890 residents
- 19094 4,406
Woodlyn (19094)
4,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19076 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19033
Folsom (19033)
$114,400 median income
- 19074
Norwood (19074)
$96,134 median income
- 19070
Morton (19070)
$95,795 median income
- 19043
Holmes (19043)
$95,377 median income
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 median income
- 19036
Glenolden (19036)
$79,144 median income
- 19018
Clifton Heights (19018)
$73,522 median income
- 19076
Prospect Park (19076)
$64,231 median income
- 19094
Woodlyn (19094)
$64,150 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19076 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19074 | Norwood, PA | 5,890 | 0.6 mi |
| 19043 | Holmes, PA | 2,664 | 1.0 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 1.1 mi |
| 19033 | Folsom, PA | 7,777 | 1.2 mi |
| 19036 | Glenolden, PA | 12,942 | 1.4 mi |
| 19029 | Essington, PA | 3,971 | 1.4 mi |
| 19032 | Folcroft, PA | 6,606 | 1.5 mi |
| 19070 | Morton, PA | 7,277 | 1.7 mi |
| 19018 | Clifton Heights, PA | 23,360 | 2.6 mi |
| 19094 | Woodlyn, PA | 4,406 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19076, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,525 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19076 in?
ZIP code 19076 (Prospect Park) is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19076?
ZIP code 19076 in Prospect Park, PA has a population of 6,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19076?
The median household income in ZIP 19076 is $64,231, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19076?
The median home value in ZIP 19076 is $244,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19076 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19076?
ZIP code 19076 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19076?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19076 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Construction (19), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19076?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19076 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19076?
In ZIP code 19076, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19076?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19076 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19076?
In ZIP code 19076, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19076 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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